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BT08 JHK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,796 mi
Last recorded181,796 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 181,796 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear

rear exhaust section repaired

Fail 13 Apr 2023 181,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s rear (5.3.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear

Pass 19 Apr 2022 177,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s front lower arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 177,042 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s front lower arm ,rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 171,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 171,042 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 164,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 156,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 147,900 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 121,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,533 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,834 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,254 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,249 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 31,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,343 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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BT08 JHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 69,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 JHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT08 JHK registered?

BT08 JHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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